question from a long haul rookie
Oct 31, 2017, 3:55 am
#31
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,745
I don't in case there's an evacuation. As I've said before, I don't want to find myself running across a snowy/muddy field a bit west of 27 L or R at LHR on a cold day in my PJs. Talk about making a terrible situation worse!
Nov 13, 2017, 4:04 pm
#32
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX Gold, MB Titanium
Posts: 123
Love this thread as I’ve fallen into a routine myself specifically for my long haul trips. It’s great reading about everyone else’s personal habits before flying.
My Leisure travel routine:
- Pack as light as possible, only one small carry on, barely large enough for a laptop (which I rarely travel with). I always check in. Less stress, less things to worry about leaving behind.
- Because of the above, I wear extremely comfortable clothing as I plan to sleep in it. Usually sweat pants with a soft cotton T shirt. So I don’t look as scruffy, I usually have a button shirt and hoody (both for fashion but also to combat cold cabin temps).
- Do whatever I do before I normally sleep and unwind. Prepare. Shower, brush teeth etc, Podcasts. Essentially try and mimic my everyday routine.
Most importantly, my mindset has changed since I started flying J long haul. I use to dread having to sit on a plane for 15 hours. I can’t get any deep sleep, my legs fill with blood, I can’t get a good angle to rest my head, it just sucks. But now I actually look forward to the travel experience. Enjoy the hell out long haul J and you can sleep or be comfortable whenever you want!
My Leisure travel routine:
- Pack as light as possible, only one small carry on, barely large enough for a laptop (which I rarely travel with). I always check in. Less stress, less things to worry about leaving behind.
- Because of the above, I wear extremely comfortable clothing as I plan to sleep in it. Usually sweat pants with a soft cotton T shirt. So I don’t look as scruffy, I usually have a button shirt and hoody (both for fashion but also to combat cold cabin temps).
- Do whatever I do before I normally sleep and unwind. Prepare. Shower, brush teeth etc, Podcasts. Essentially try and mimic my everyday routine.
Most importantly, my mindset has changed since I started flying J long haul. I use to dread having to sit on a plane for 15 hours. I can’t get any deep sleep, my legs fill with blood, I can’t get a good angle to rest my head, it just sucks. But now I actually look forward to the travel experience. Enjoy the hell out long haul J and you can sleep or be comfortable whenever you want!
Nov 13, 2017, 4:45 pm
#33
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: AC SE MM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 904
I don't mind the ULH flights at all; in fact, they are almost my preference as you can sleep extensively, relax and work.
As for attire, I travel in business casual and/or a suit. For all my TATL and TPAC, I change into sweatpants and golf shirt at 10,000ft and then at 45 mins, change back into my business attire. Doesn't matter what cabin or time-of-flight. I want to be comfortable and I don't want spills/stains on my business wear.
As for attire, I travel in business casual and/or a suit. For all my TATL and TPAC, I change into sweatpants and golf shirt at 10,000ft and then at 45 mins, change back into my business attire. Doesn't matter what cabin or time-of-flight. I want to be comfortable and I don't want spills/stains on my business wear.
Nov 13, 2017, 4:57 pm
#34
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,631
Haven't flown CX in a while, but last time I ordered a midflight snack on ORD-HKG, they frowned, served it, and immediately afterwards woke everyone up and served the pre-landing meal because 'people are hungry'. I feel it was my fault; like Oliver Twist, I asked for more. As punishment, I had to eat 1.5 meals at once.
